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The First Canadian Army in the Second World War

Dawn of the Tank — WWI

September marks the 100th Anniversary

of the TANK to the history of warfare. Its debut came at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette on 15 September 1916 supporting Canadian and British infantry on the Somme. Read about the tank's quirky debut and its impact on how the battlefield would change forever.

War Stories index

Discover how ordinary Canadians lived through extraordinary times at war.